W1H 1GB is an active urban area located 0.3km from Dorset Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W1H 1GB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1H 1GB are sourced from Output Area E00023528 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1H 1GB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1H 1GB.
183
38
£ 68,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1H 1GB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1H 1GB spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1H 1GB. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1H 1GB are high at 157 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
153 nearby- Candy Land0.9 km
- Therapie London Central Wigmore St0.9 km
- Arome0.8 km
- Artisan Du Chocolat0.8 km
- Baker And Spice0.8 km
- + 148 more
Restaurant, Cafe
467 nearby- Attendant Coffee Roasters1.0 km
- Burger And Lobster1.0 km
- Cocochan0.9 km
- Cote Brasserie0.6 km
- Cote Brasserie0.9 km
- + 462 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Mandeville Hotel0.8 km
- The Beaumont Hotel1.0 km
- Thistle Piccadilly0.9 km
- Classic Hotel0.9 km
- Gresham Hotel1.0 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Source Market0.8 km
- Benugo Limited0.7 km
- Boxcar Baker & Deli0.2 km
- My Godo0.5 km
- Falafel & Juice Bar0.6 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Clarette0.5 km
- Grand Union0.8 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.8 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.4 km
- Burlock And Fam Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.3 km
- London Paddington1.2 km
- London Euston2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
- Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
- Marylebone Underground Station0.3 km
- Baker Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1H1GB · Data under Open Government Licence